Alun L Hughes Chief Executive OBSTACLES TO DEVELOPMENT Title Page Wirral Methodist Housing Association

Obstacles to Development Obstacles are problems awaiting a solution There’s no such word as, “Can’t” g320 Report – Development Capacity and Appetite Relevant expertise within Staff / Board Risk Control Sales Consultants and Contractors Process Borrowing Wirral Methodist Housing Association

Wirral Methodist Housing Association My Key Messages There’s no such word as, “Can’t” Be committed …. Be passionate ….. Be focussed Develop relationships – don’t be passive Other developing housing associations Contractors / Community / Business Clients and Applicants Local Authority – Officers and Councillors Funders – Loans and Grants Where’s the need? Where’s the sites? Wirral Methodist Housing Association

Getting the Boulder Moving Understand the risks and your limitations Dip your toe in the water Seek advice – choice of Consultants and Contractors Expect to fail and learn Have the money to hand – cashflow Land Banks Develop your passion Demonstrate you can deliver – reputation Promote your successes Wirral Methodist Housing Association

Wirral Methodist Housing Association Practical Steps Non-Grant and off-the-shelf Shared Ownership Affordable Homes Programme – Homes England Rent For sale – shared ownership / elderly shared ownership / outright sale Help to buy Local Authority – Assets and grants Local Authority Housing Companies Section 106 Lottery Wirral Methodist Housing Association

Wirral Methodist Housing Association And then …… Once started don’t stop Believe in yourself Success breeds success Wirral Methodist Housing Association